Regarding his mindset during his hold in, and the negotiations that took place, Cook said, “I was really just chilling, I wasn’t really thinking about it. Just being me. We got it done, so let’s go play football.

Back in minicamp, when attendance was mandatory, I asked James Cook about how the competitor within him applies to his contract dispute with the Buffalo Bills’ front office. He acknowledged his willingness to dig in and do whatever it took to get a more lucrative deal at a position he believes is taken for granted.